Windows 10: Microsoft account

Discus and support Microsoft account in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I just bought two systems, one for me and one for my wife. Upon installing win 10, I am asked to enter or create an account. Now I do have a MS... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by RobiFritz, Jan 21, 2020.

  1. RobiFritz Win User

    Microsoft account


    I just bought two systems, one for me and one for my wife.

    Upon installing win 10, I am asked to enter or create an account. Now I do have a MS account, but my wife does not. My questions is/are:

    1. Can I use the same my account for both systems?
    2. What are the benefits if she has an account too although she said she does not want one
    3. Does the family account require for her to have an account too?

    I have resisted for so long to get anything with windows 10 because I just plain do not like the GUI, but with a new system there is just no escaping unless I go unix/linux but wifey wouldn’t likey ;

    And now the bombshell dropped and Win 7 is no longer patched.

    End of life bip bip bip -^-^-^------- beeeeeee.


    Can anybody give me some pointers to my questions above or add some wisdom?

    :)
     
    RobiFritz, Jan 21, 2020
    #1
  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Jan 21, 2020
    #2
  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Jan 21, 2020
    #3
  4. Addie Win User

    Microsoft account

    Cannot link/add my Microsoft Account to Local Account


    Hello Ken,

    Im using Win10 Build 1607 with all latest update.

    I also run all related troubleshooters:
    • Windows Update
    • Store Apps (says i have to login in my microsoft account but thats the problem, i can't)
    • Microsoft Accounts

    No Problem found. Also the suggestions from Microsoft didnt helped.
     
    Addie, Jan 21, 2020
    #4
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